Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1887-10-27
DR.. T. ]. Caldwell.

The gentleman above mentioned, has
for a few days desiSted from his pro-
fessional labors at Adel, and has been
visiting the family of DR.. Denote, and
making the acquaintance of many of
his constituents in this portion Of the
district. Several appointments made
for him by County Chairman Hanna,
have been met, and wherever the sepa-
tor has appeared he has been greeted
by good and attentive audiences who
have been protitably entertained by free
and able discussion of issues involved
in the state campaign.
The senator comes with the advantage
Of a good legislative record, in which it
appears that he has been on the right
side of all questions coming up for con-
sideratiOn, and his presentation of the
issues is SO clear and comprehensive as
to be convincing that ne Is thor,
oughly posted and familiar with his
subjects. The democratic charges of
extravaganza of republicans in state
affairs, he refutes and makes ridiculous
by presenting the true record Of the
party; the fine public buildings and in
situations that have been erected, and
substantiates the necessity by referring
to the petitions that came before the
body, of which he was an h0nored
member, appealing in the name of hui
mainly for institutions to shelter and
succor the unfOrtunates of the state;
that while all these institutions, of
which all Iowans are so justly proud,
have been established, taxation has not
been increased from rate lower than
any western state; not a cent has been
Incorporated or wasted. The ad-
ministratiOp of Gov. Larrabee he highly
endorses and c0mm6nds, and considers
the governor an uncompromising an:
tagonist of corporations. Senator Cald'
well has ever been temperance man
in theory, principle and practice, and
believes the laws of Iowa for the con-
troll Of the traffic are good enough. He
shows the inconsistency Of the liquor
plank of the democratic platform con-
templating local option; that while
county would reject it city would
adopt it, and secure thousands of dol
lars to the corporation Golfers. In the
event of great tragedy resulting IN Q
long trial with an attending bill of costs,
then it is that taxpayers Of the whole
county are burdened, although as
county they have expressed it as their
"option" TO do away with the crime
breeding saloon. Thus the city or town
is given the option of involving q
county in untold expense. 1t is demo-
cratic doctrine as laid down in the state
platform. Ths application is pertinent
at this time and will be easily compre.
hended while our readers have fresh in
mind recollections of the trial of Peter
Ryan at an expense approximating
$1,000 for crime committed while un.
der the influence of the beverage"
The transportation problem has re-
ceived much consideration by the sena-
tor, and he is in this, as OH all questions,
in favor of reform, and more liberal
terms to shippers. lie regards the in
terstate commerce law as step in tbs
right direction, but considers it in a
great measure vitiated by the action of
the democratic commission in annulling
the fourth clause; favors the enact
ment of law giving the state commits
sion greater power, and would have
commissioners elected by popular vote;
would abolish all passes, except to en-
ployes; reduce passenger rates on all
first class roads, and make correspond
ing reductions in freight rates. lie is
in favor of any law upon which inter
ested parties can agree, to regulate the
weighing Of coal. On all questions the
senator. without pretense of demagogy,
is on the right side aud will be ever
found voting for the greatest good to
the greatest number. We are unable
to give space to even a portion of the
questions the gentleman has discussed,
but can assure our readers that he is
| fully worthy of the vote of every man
who fayoss honest legislation and the
support of the present able admipistra-
ton of government in Iowa.